Dredging Corporation of India Limited has issued the official Advertisement No. 02/2026 for walk-in interviews for various Fleet Personnel and Trainee positions. The recruitment is on a temporary contractual basis and is mainly for maritime, engineering, dredging, vessel operations and trainee roles.
The advertisement confirms 45 trainee vacancies across Trainee Marine Engineer, Trainee Electrical Officer and NCV(T) posts. In addition, DCI has listed several Fleet Personnel ranks such as Dredge Master, Chief Officer, Engineer Officers, Petty Officer, Engine Room Rating, Seaman Helmsman, Trainee ERR, Trainee SHM and Trainee Cook.
Candidates should note that this is not an online application process for those attending the walk-in interview. The official notice clearly asks candidates to send bio-data with relevant documents to recruitfs@dcil.co.in by 17 June 2026, 15:00 hrs, and then report for document verification and interview on the scheduled date.
Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Dredging Corporation of India Limited |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Post Category | Fleet Personnel and Trainees |
| Confirmed Trainee Vacancies | 45 |
| Application / Bio-data Mode | Send bio-data and documents by email, then attend walk-in interview |
| Email for Documents | recruitfs@dcil.co.in |
| Last Date to Send Documents | 17 June 2026, 15:00 hrs |
| Walk-In Interview Start Date | 23 June 2026 |
| Interview Venue | DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022 |
| Minimum Qualification | 10th Pass for NCV(T), with post-specific maritime or engineering qualifications for other posts |
| Selection Method | Interview and/or qualification marks as per post |
| Job Nature | Temporary contractual engagement |
Recruitment Overview
Dredging Corporation of India Limited is conducting walk-in interviews for Fleet Personnel and Trainee posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026. The notification is for contract-based engagement and includes both experienced maritime personnel and trainee categories.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dredging Corporation of India Limited |
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Walk-in Interview |
| Posts | Fleet Personnel, Trainee Marine Engineer, Trainee Electrical Officer, NCV(T), Trainee ERR, Trainee SHM and Trainee Cook |
| Confirmed Trainee Vacancies | 45 |
| Job Nature | Temporary contractual basis |
| Venue | DCIL, Dredge House, Visakhapatnam |
Important Dates
Candidates should first send their bio-data and supporting documents by email before the deadline. The walk-in interview schedule is different for each group of posts.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Last date to send bio-data and documents by email | 17 June 2026, 15:00 hrs |
| Fleet Personnel, Trainee ERR, Trainee SHM and Trainee Cook interview | 23 June 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards |
| Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer interview | 24 June 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards |
| NCV(T) interview | 25 June 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards |
Applications or documents received after 17 June 2026, 15:00 hrs, are not to be considered as per the official advertisement.
Vacancy Details
The official advertisement confirms 45 vacancies for trainee posts. Fleet Personnel posts are listed rank-wise, but the notification does not give a fixed vacancy number for each Fleet Personnel rank.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | 15 |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | 15 |
| NCV(T) | 15 |
| Total Confirmed Trainee Vacancies | 45 |
Fleet Personnel ranks listed in the notification include Dredge Master, Inland Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer, 4th Engineer Officer, Petty Officer (Dredging), Engine Room Rating, Seaman Helmsman, Trainee ERR, Trainee SHM and Trainee Cook.
Walk-In Interview Schedule and Venue
The walk-in interviews will be held at DCI’s Visakhapatnam office. Candidates should report for document verification as per the post-wise schedule.
| Post Category | Interview Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Dredge Master, Inland Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, 3rd Officer, Chief Engineer Officer, 2nd Engineer Officer, 4th Engineer Officer, Petty Officer (Dredging), Engine Room Rating, Trainee ERR, Seaman Helmsman, Trainee SHM and Trainee Cook | 23 June 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards | DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022, Andhra Pradesh |
| Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer | 24 June 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards | DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022, Andhra Pradesh |
| NCV(T) | 25 June 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards | DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022, Andhra Pradesh |
The official contact numbers given for this recruitment are 0891-2871235 and 0891-2871245.
Eligibility for Fleet Personnel
Fleet Personnel posts require post-specific maritime certificates, competency certificates, watch-keeping certificates or relevant dredger and vessel experience. Candidates should match their certificates and experience with the exact rank before attending the interview.
| Rank / Post | Required Certificate or Experience |
|---|---|
| Dredge Master | Certificate of Competency / COS as Master (FG), Dredge Master Grade-I or Master (NCV) |
| Inland Master | Inland Master 1st Class or Inland Master 2nd Class |
| Chief Officer | Certificate of Competency as 1st Mate (FG), Dredge Master Grade-II or Mate (NCV) |
| 2nd Officer | Certificate of Competency as 2nd Mate (FG), NWKO-NCV or Dredge Mate Grade-I with required dredger watch-keeping experience |
| 3rd Officer | NWKO (NCV) certificate holder |
| Chief Engineer Officer | MEO Class-I, Dredge Engineer Grade-I, MEO Class-II with experience, or MEO Class-III (NCV-CEO) with OSV endorsement and experience |
| 2nd Engineer Officer | MEO Class-II, Dredge Engineer Grade-II, MEO Class IV (FG) with experience, or MEO Class III (NCV-SEO) with experience |
| 4th Engineer Officer | MEO Class-IV certificate holder |
| Engine Room Rating | COC as Rating forming part of Engine Room Watch Keeping with required onboard experience |
| Seaman Helmsman | COC as Rating forming part of Navigational Watch Keeping with required onboard experience |
Eligibility for Trainee Posts
The trainee posts have clear qualification requirements. Candidates should also ensure that they have the required maritime documents and certificates such as CDC, INDOS, Passport and STCW certificates wherever applicable.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | Four-year degree in Marine Engineering from an IMU-affiliated college or DG Shipping approved institute, or an institute recognised by State Government, Central Government or AICTE. Candidates with Graduate Marine Engineering after completing a four-year Engineering Degree are also eligible. |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication / Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering recognised by State Government, Central Government or AICTE, along with four-month Electro Technical Officer course from a DG Shipping approved institute. |
| NCV(T) | Minimum SSC / 10th class pass from a recognised education board, Pre-Sea GP Rating course, and passed the DG Shipping approved Exit Examination with minimum 60% aggregate marks. |
Candidates who have already acquired MEO Class-IV COC, or are about to obtain it, are not eligible to apply for Trainee Marine Engineer.
Age Limit
The advertisement gives a specific age condition for NCV(T). It does not provide one common age limit for all Fleet Personnel and trainee categories in the same way.
| Post | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| NCV(T) | Should be less than 25 years as on the date of joining on board |
| Other Posts | Check the post-specific requirements and official advertisement before attending the interview |
Reserved category rules, wherever applicable, will be followed as per Government of India guidelines mentioned in the advertisement.
How to Apply and Attend the Walk-In Interview
Candidates attending the walk-in interview under this advertisement need not apply online. However, they must send the required bio-data and documents by email within the deadline.
- Download the official Advertisement No. 02/2026 from the DCI career page.
- Read the eligibility requirements for the exact post you want to attend for.
- Fill the prescribed bio-data or application format given with the advertisement.
- Attach scanned copies of relevant certificates and supporting documents.
- Email the filled bio-data and documents to recruitfs@dcil.co.in on or before 17 June 2026, 15:00 hrs.
- Carry original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies to the interview venue.
- Report at DCIL, Dredge House, Visakhapatnam, on the correct date for your post.
For selected senior Fleet Personnel posts such as Dredge Master, Inland Master, Chief Officer, 2nd Officer, Chief Engineer Officer and 2nd Engineer Officer, candidates unable to attend physically may request interview through VC mode by sending documents before the deadline and mentioning the subject line as Request for attending Interview through VC Mode.
Selection Process
The selection method differs between Fleet Personnel and trainee posts. Candidates should understand the post-wise criteria before attending the interview.
| Post Category | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| Fleet Personnel | Selection based on performance in interview. Minimum qualifying score is 50 marks out of 100. |
| Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer | 80% weightage for marks in the prescribed qualification and 20% weightage for interview. Minimum cut-off is 50% in each component. |
| NCV(T) | 50% weightage for SSC / 10th class marks and 50% weightage for GP Rating Exit Examination marks. |
DCI may shortlist candidates or modify the criteria as per operational requirements and management decision.
Stipend, Allowances and Bond Conditions
The advertisement gives stipend and victualing allowance details for trainee categories. Candidates selected for certain trainee posts also have to execute a bank guarantee or deposit the same amount with DCI.
| Post | Stipend / Allowance | Bond / Bank Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee Marine Engineer | Rs. 25,000 per month plus victualing allowance of Rs. 600 per day | Rs. 3 lakh bank guarantee or deposit; service requirement of 5 years after completion of required training and obtaining CoC |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | Rs. 25,000 per month plus victualing allowance of Rs. 600 per day | Rs. 3 lakh bank guarantee or deposit; service requirement of 5 years after training and posting as ELO |
| NCV(T) | Rs. 10,000 per month plus victualing allowance of Rs. 405 per day | As per applicable DCI trainee conditions |
| Trainee SHM / Trainee ERR | Rs. 15,000 per month plus victualing allowance of Rs. 405 per day | Rs. 1 lakh bank guarantee or deposit; service requirement of 2 years after training |
| Trainee Cook | Rs. 10,000 per month plus victualing allowance of Rs. 405 per day | Rs. 1 lakh bank guarantee or deposit; service requirement of 2 years after training |
Training Period
The duration of training varies by trainee category. The advertisement also states that training may be extended or curtailed based on DCI or DG Shipping requirements.
| Post | Training Period |
|---|---|
| NCV(T) | 18 months onboard training |
| Trainee Marine Engineer | 6 months |
| Trainee Electrical Officer | 8 months |
| Trainee SHM / Trainee ERR | 12 months |
| Trainee Cook | 6 months |
After successful training, Trainee SHM, Trainee ERR and Trainee Cook may be placed in the respective SHM, ERR or Cook cadre as per the advertisement terms.
Documents Required
Candidates must carry original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies during document verification. Missing documents may lead to the candidate not being allowed for the interview.
- Filled bio-data or application format
- 10th class / SSC certificate as date of birth proof
- Educational marksheets and certificates relevant to the post
- Engineering degree or provisional degree certificate, wherever applicable
- ETO course completion certificate for Trainee Electrical Officer
- STCW 2010 modular course certificates
- Valid Indian CDC
- Valid Indian Passport
- INDOS details
- COC / COS / COP certificates, wherever required
- Community certificate for SC, ST, OBC or EWS candidates, if applicable
- OBC declaration, if applicable
- CGPA / SGPA conversion certificate or methodology certified by the institute or university, if applicable
Candidates should use the exact document checklist given in the official PDF for their post category.
Official Links
Source: Official notification (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must send their bio-data and relevant documents to recruitfs@dcil.co.in by 17 June 2026, 15:00 hrs.
The walk-in interview for Fleet Personnel, Trainee ERR, Trainee SHM and Trainee Cook is on 23 June 2026 from 10:00 AM onwards.
The notification confirms 45 trainee vacancies: 15 for Trainee Marine Engineer, 15 for Trainee Electrical Officer and 15 for NCV(T).
No. The official advertisement states that candidates attending the walk-in interview need not apply online.
The interview will be held at DCIL, Dredge House, H.B. Colony, Seethammadhara, Visakhapatnam-530022, Andhra Pradesh.
NCV(T) candidates must be 10th pass, complete the Pre-Sea GP Rating course, and pass the DG Shipping approved Exit Examination with at least 60% aggregate marks.
Fleet Personnel candidates are selected based on interview performance, with a minimum qualifying score of 50 marks out of 100.
Both Trainee Marine Engineer and Trainee Electrical Officer posts carry a stipend of Rs. 25,000 per month plus victualing allowance of Rs. 600 per day.